J-1 Teacher of record — Teach USA (GEC)
Global Educational Concepts
United States, United StatesFull-time · On-site
Overview
Teach USA is GEC's BridgeUSA J-1 Teacher / Exchange Visitor program for full-time teachers of record at accredited U.S. primary and secondary (K-12) schools. Official program page: the Teacher category allows qualified foreign nationals to teach full-time in accredited public and private U.S. schools. Candidates must already qualify as teachers in their home country, hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in education or the subject they will teach, and have at least two years of K-12 teaching experience outside the USA. Apply on GEC's official Teach USA for-teachers page. Evidence notes: Official designated-sponsor Teach USA pages verified 2026-09-05. Fee pages are not included in this listing body.
International pathway
United States — J-1 Teacher exchange visa
This role is part of an international skilled-worker pathway. Here's what this kind of pathway typically requires — check the listing above and verify with the employer for the specifics of this posting.
Typical requirements
- A full-time “teacher of record” role at an accredited primary or secondary school — not a teaching assistant, tutor, or admin role.
- At least 2 years (24 months) of verifiable full-time teaching experience.
- A bachelor's-equivalent qualification in education or in the subject you'll teach, and you meet the destination U.S. state's teaching standards.
- The employer/program is sponsored through a U.S. Department of State–designated exchange visitor sponsor — verify the sponsor's current designation before applying.
- You are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (a core J-1 eligibility rule).
Verify independently: U.S. Department of State — J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program (j1visa.state.gov)
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